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Segment Information - Segment Information (Parenthetical) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Commissions | $ 109,575 | $ 101,469 | $ 316,520 | $ 293,507 |
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Ladenburg
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Temporary subordinated loan | 25,000 | 25,000 | ||
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Series A Preferred Stock
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Commissions | 5,148 | |||
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Series A Preferred Stock | Employee brokerage commission expenses
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Commissions | 2,603 | |||
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Series A Preferred Stock | Ladenburg
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Commissions | 4,240 | |||
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Series A Preferred Stock | Ladenburg | Employee brokerage commission expenses
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Commissions | 2,545 | |||
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Series A Preferred Stock | Independent brokerage and advisory services
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Commissions | $ 908 | |||